Hirra Azmat

When the world fails to make sense, Hirra Azmat seeks solace in words. Both worlds, literary and the physical lend color to her journalism.

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

July 6, 2023

Ladakh rolls out e-buses to make cold desert a carbon-neutral UT

Srinagar: Ladakh has introduced electronic buses to save the fragile environment in the cold desert. This initiative is aimed to transform Ladakh into a carbon-neutral Union Territory, while also focusing on the…

Kashmir·Latest News

July 3, 2023

Paradise calling: New survey says Kashmir most sought-after destination for solo traveling

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most sought-after destinations for solo traveling, a latest travel report revealed. The research, carried out by a prominent travel fintech `SanKash’ found that almost…

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

June 28, 2023

A bite of heaven: Meet Kashmir’s chocolatiers who are making Eid sweeter this year

Srinagar: Finding a perfect Eid gift can be a daunting and time-consuming task. However, when in doubt, chocolates always come to the rescue. The chocolate makers in the valley have gone above…

Each day, 73% of 201 million litres of sewerage in Srinagar goes untreated into Dal, Jhelum

Srinagar, Sep 6: Seventy-three per cent of the 201 Million Litres of sewage generated in the city daily goes untreated into Dal Lake or Jhelum, says an official report. The report, from…

September 7, 2018

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Study shows indigenous bacteria in Dal can reduce pesticide impact

Srinagar, Sep 3: The presence of bacteria in the ecosystem of Dal Lake and other water bodies have a natural capacity to degrade pesticide residues, which could prove useful as a remedy…

September 4, 2018

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Govt identifies sand-extraction spots in Jhelum

Srinagar, Sep 2: Government has identified spots for sand extraction to reduce the impact of illegal sand mining on the rivers. Illegal sand mining has been going on in several parts of…

September 3, 2018

Kashmir

By not updating websites, Depts presenting bad image of Govt: GAD

Srinagar, Sep 1: Despite directives by the government, the departments have not been updating their official websites. This could be gauged from a recent government order, directing its departments to update official…

September 2, 2018

Kashmir

For now, Article 35 (A) is disrupting weddings in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 26: Wedding preparations were going on in full swing at Mushtaq Ahmad’s house, until apprehension surrounding the scheduled hearing of the petition against the Article 35 (A) dissolved their excitement.…

August 27, 2018

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On day 4 of Eid, govt employees were still holidaying

Most offices wore deserted look; clients left fuming…

August 26, 2018

News

Kashmiris collect, send aid to Kerala flood victims

Srinagar, Aug 21: With memories of 2014 floods still fresh in their minds, people across Kashmir have come forward to help the people of Kerala. Kerala has been hit by the devastating…

August 22, 2018

Kashmir

Parts of Kashmir without drinking water

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 19: Several areas in Kashmir are suffering shortage of drinking water. In parts of the city, people said they have been without tap water for several days, with the authorities doing…

August 20, 2018

Kashmir

Without food, water, or shade: Aggrieved visit Grievance Cell with one problem but return with plenty

Srinagar, Aug 18: Two in the afternoon and the unforgiving sun looms overhead. The air is humid, a swarm of houseflies buzzing around. At a distance, a small iron gate leads to…

August 19, 2018

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Pollution on rise in valley despite laws in place

Srinagar, August 16: Despite framing of laws for protection of environment, there has been an increase in pollution levels in the valley. The Pollution Control Board (PCB) has to enforce several environmental…

August 17, 2018

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